Knot Ajaw
| Knot Ajaw/Knot Ahaw | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
| King of Caracol | |
| Reign | 24 June 599 – 613 |
| Predecessor | Yajaw Te' K'inich II |
| Successor | K'an II |
| Born | 28 November 575 Caracol |
| Died | 613 (aged 37–38) Caracol |
| Father | King Yajaw Te' K'inich II |
| Mother | Lady 1 of Caracol |
| Religion | Maya religion |
Knot Ajaw was king of the Maya city-state Caracol in Belize from 599 to 613 A.D., and is also known as Ruler IV, Ahaw Serpent and Flaming Ahaw. Ajaw (Ahaw) means "king" or "ruler" in Mayan. Knot Ajaw succeeded his father Yajaw Te' K'inich II as king.